Summary

Dr. Richard Shell specializes in pulmonology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of lung and respiratory conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and has been practicing for 37 years, bringing extensive experience to his patient care. Dr. Shell is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Shell maintains affiliations with several respected healthcare institutions in Ohio, including Nationwide Children's Hospital, The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and Mercy Health Saint Rita's Medical Center, with practice locations in Columbus and Lima. He specializes in treating breathing problems, muscular dystrophy, and respiratory failure. His expertise includes performing bronchodilator reversibility testing, pulmonary function testing, and asthma challenge tests to help diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shell highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 37 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Toledo College Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Davis Shell has 5 locations

Nationwide Childrens Hospital

700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Pulmonary Medicine

555 S 18th St Ste 5CColumbus, OH 43205
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Richard Davis Shell, MDDr. Peter Rust Bachwich, MDDr. James Norman Allen, MDDr. Philip Tomas Diaz, MD
PulmonologyPulmonologyCritical Care MedicineAnesthesiology
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3.7 
37 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks Spanish, English, French, German Speaks English
Columbus , OHColumbus , OHColumbus , OHColumbus , OH
Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Davis Shell has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Davis Shell has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Asthma
  • Cystic Fibrosis

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Dr. Richard Davis Shell holds an expired medical license in the state of Ohio.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Ohio that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Toledo College Of Medicine in 1993 and WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1989.

NPI Number

Dr. Shell's NPI number is 1497741110.

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Dr. Richard Shell is affiliated with Nationwide Childrens Hospital, The James Cancer Hospital And Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and Mercy Health Saint Ritas Medical Center.
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